Just one big mistake away from being a great remake...

So should you buy Mamorukun Curse!? As a fun afternoon for a casual shooter fan, by all means, go for it. But those looking for an epic challenge in the vein of Ikaruga, or a complete update of a once great genre, like Sine Mora, might come away a little disappointed. No matter what your final call is, I think we can all agree it is nice to see a new bullet hell shooter out there that isn't an App Store exclusive.

Overall, Dragon's Crown is a very enjoyable game. If you make the mistake of thinking that it's an RPG you may be disappointed, but if you've ever enjoyed arcade side-scrolling brawlers it's very easy to recommend.

Overall, I enjoyed Nun Attack: Run and Gun. I like its style and appreciate the challenge, and I like the way that it provides some fun in a bite-sized package that makes it a perfect phone game that you can play while you need to kill a few minutes of time. If you're the type that has to unlock everything, though, be prepared to put a lot of time or money into the game.

Sewer Escape has a nice presentation, with bright, colorful cartoon like graphics and a fun sense of humor, and the game does what it does well enough. The problem is that it doesn't do that much.

A decent hack and slash RPG that does little to stand out from the rest of the crowd, but it's still a fun ride while it lasts.

Sprinkle Islands is worth playing for those looking for a physics puzzler that's a little different from everything else out there. However, make sure that you're willing to be a little patient with it.

Skyward Collapse is a game with simple mechanics, good interface and is visually pleasing, it's just not a lot of fun to play.

Overall, I had fun with Van Helsing and it provides a lot of gameplay for a title that can be had for under $20. If Diablo style games aren't your thing, you'll want to give it a pass, but otherwise it's worth adding to your game library.

Deadpool proves that even the most random comic book character can have a highly entertaining video game when he is portrayed well.

I really enjoyed my time with Moscow Dash. The content is cringe-worthy at first, but quickly forgotten when visuals and gameplay get their hooks in. The sole bit of IAP makes little sense, but the base game is great fun.

Stay away from this game and go see the movie instead. Even if it is the worst film of the summer, it would still be Citizen Kane compared to its video game counterpart.

Grid 2 is a worthy successor to the original Grid, but it doesn't really do enough to make it any more appealing than other racers out there.

The adventure may not have changed, but the challenge sure has.

For iOS gamers from the NES era, though, Contra: Evolution is a must-download, even if just to see how a treasured classic looks and sounds when brought into the modern era.

Evilot is enjoyable enough for those who like lane defense games, but the potentially confusing upgrade mechanic will be a turn off for those who just play an occasional game of Plants vs. Zombies.

Wario, what happened to the fun?

The puzzles are definitely for puzzle gamers who prefer to take their time and think a bit with each puzzle, which is reinforced by the lack of a timer on the puzzles.

Monsters Invade: Oz should be at the top of your iOS download list, and just trying it out won't cost you one red cent. What could be better than that?

Whether you played the game back in the day or not, if you were around in the 80's and early 90's, do yourself a favor and check this one out.

Remember Me offers some exciting action variety gameplay along with a great story. All puns aside, it is a very memorable game if you're interested in playing it for the overall experience and story.

The good ideas need to be backed up with good gameplay.

Two bad games do not equal one good game.

It's not perfect, but it certainly is a unique experience that stands out from the crowd.

Vikings replace the pigs in this Angry Birds inspired tower defense mash-up.

Too much grinding to be much fun.

An instant classic that should be kept in a special place in every gamer's collection.

Fulfill a sci-fi fantasy by becoming the Captain of your own starship! Don't expect great graphics, but do except to lose many hours to FTL and expect to lose your ship ... a lot.

There is no IAP in sight and the game only costs $1.99, so if you felt like I did about the brawlers' failure on iOS give it a shot and be impressed.

Resident Evil: Revelations is just as memorable as it was on 3DS.

Porting Revelations to make it readily available to millions of gamers was a smart move by Capcom, but if you have played the 3DS version already then there is nothing new here for you. For everyone else, Capcom has done console and PC gamers a favor in providing a thrilling and riveting addition to this truly evil series.

Familiarity with the game's characters is what breeds enjoyment of the game, otherwise you're probably looking at contempt.

The Knife of Dunwall is the kind of DLC a game like Dishonored deserves.

I know there is a contingent of Trekkies out there that will buy anything with Star Trek emblazoned on it, and that's fine; buy it, put it on your display shelf and never, ever play it. That's what I did with DragonBall Z for Kinect!

If your eyes can take the color scheme, you're in for a top-tier shooter at a downloadable game price.

God Mode is great mindless entertainment, until you start paying attention and are left wanting more...

Devil's Cartel has a "been there, done that" attitude, and after playing it you will, too.

The original game was good, not great. Dark Arisen adds content, fixes existing problems and offers a massive world to play in for a bargain basement price.

Injustice is now among us and it serves up some sweet justice for DC comics fans that have been waiting for a great fighter starring their favorite comic characters.

OOTP 14 is a complicated, in-depth simulator geared towards the hardcore gamers of fantasy leagues.

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 14 has enough new features, especially the interesting Legends of the Majors and the online Connected Tournaments, to make it a good purchase if you've been out of the series of a while.

They took the bad out of Ninja Gaiden 3 and improved the game to "just OK".

In a world where some game franchises seem to just be releasing uninspired updates, MLB 13 The Show shows what happens when the developers really care about their game, both the video game and real world variety.

A brutally awesome world filled with gameplay that's a little less than awesome.

A fast-paced puzzle game that manages to put a new twist on match-3 gameplay.

Overall, God of War Ascension is another good game in a good game series.

Not many games would send you into battle in a super suit powered by alien technology and armed with a bow and arrows and manage to pull it all off, but Crysis 3 does.

I don't think it is any secret that Monster Hunter is one of my favorite gaming franchises, and Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate is hands-down the absolute best Monster Hunter yet. There are literally hundreds of hours of stuff to do in this game, and the upgrades from Monster Hunter Tri make this an even more tantalizing treat.

Darkstalkers Resurrection is a great compilation of two of the most unique fighting games that have ever been made by Capcom.

It gives ME vets everything they wanted in the game's ending, namely a return on beloved characters and some effect on what their choices thus far hath wrought.

Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 is a worthy fighter to check out whether or not you're a fan of the Naruto manga.

Raft Pirates has a goofy vibe to it, some inherent pay-for-advantage imbalance, and simple and shallow play mechanics, but in spite of all of that it still manages to provide some entertainment.

There's only one issue with the game that prevents me from recommending it to everyone, and that's the way the weapon throws are controlled.

Capcom Arcade Cabinet is just a part of a much bigger collection of old school goodness that can be fun for nostalgia's sake.

Vergil's Downfall tells the story of what happens to Vergil after the events of DmC Devil May Cry and is a welcome add-on to the main campaign.

About what you'd expect from a budget shooter, maybe less.

Bad Piggies is certainly more challenging than the Angry Birds games that came before it. A three year old can play Angry Birds, but without at least a rudimentary grasp of basic physics Bad Piggies will be an exercise in frustration.

Just twisted and demented enough to be recommendable.

A little short and a little frustrating, but it's still more of a thrill ride than any other Metal Gear game to date.

The game gives you literally hundreds of puzzles, so as long as you enjoy the puzzles you certainly get your money's worth here. If you like your puzzle games to be cerebral rather than reflex-based, it's worth checking out.

It's been awhile since we've seen Sly Cooper, and Thieves in Time makes me wonder what took him so long.

Crazy and weird don't necessarily add up to fun.

The game has a good bit of replay value to make up for its short campaign length. Players that just want to play through this game for the story might want to consider a rental. For a Metal Gear fan, this game's overall universe will be perfect for you.

There's some Bengling tapping fun to be had with the game, but there are also some pretty big flaws that ultimately bring the game down.

Ni no Kuni gets so much right, and is an amazing and timeless game.

A definite buy if you're a fan of the Dead Space series and even if you're not. If you are like me and had doubts about the game based on the demo that was released a few weeks prior to its release then just know that the full game is much better than the demo.

There's nothing that The Old Clockmaker's Riddle does really wrong, the match-3 gameplay is a proven formula and it's competently implemented here. However, the game doesn't add anything that's really different to distinguish itself from all of the other match-3 games available. You may as well just stick with Bejeweled.

I like Sushi Mushi's playful art style and it's take on match-3 gameplay is fun, but this is really a single player puzzle game forced into a multiplayer mold. As a single player game I'd call it recommendable, but as a multiplayer game not so much so.

More work on the game's controls and play balance, and maybe perhaps even shortening the length a bit, would have gone a long way towards making Pid a more enjoyable experience.

If you love all things hidden object the novel setting will probably make the game enjoyable enough for you, but if you enjoy a good puzzle you should probably look a challenge elsewhere.

It's fun, good-natured and interesting, but just below the surface, all it is really interested in is squeezing some begrudgingly offered dollars from your pocket.

Adventure game fans should take the time to do a little spelunking in The Cave.

DmC: Devil May Cry shows the story of Dante from an alternate perspective and it does so very stylishly.

The ZEN Classics pack gives you one great table, one throwaway, and a pair of enjoyable if average tables. While none of the tables is as feature rich as the latest offerings for Pinball FX 2, this pack does provide some additional variety for your pinball diversions.

Angry Birds has nothing to fear from these squirrels.

At its best when it's closest to recreating the feel of Dishonored, but it's not always at its best.

Match-three gameplay with bonus powers that add a fun twist to the game.

Spellwood is an interesting take on the Scrabble formula, but the core gameplay is not significantly different from that of its source of inspiration.

It's more of the same Skylanders gameplay, which is probably just fine with Skylanders obsessed pre-teens.

Sine Mora is an addicting shooter the first time through, but it's very short and only the most hardcore shooter fans will get the most out of it.

Far Cry 3 is a very impressive game, one of the best of 2012, and will certainly make the list of most memorable games that I've played on the Xbox 360.

Black Knight Sword is quite an enjoyable and unique platformer that is worth a try - it's short but memorable.

The only thing legendary about this game is the mess it makes of the Bond franchise.

The "epic" quest felt like it was cut for time and the dragon riding was nowhere near what I wanted it to be. The questing here will surely be enjoyed by tons of players, but the missed opportunities made this my least favorite Skyrim expansion yet.

The lack of emotional weight makes Omega just another pointless series of hallways chockful of mildly challenging cannon fodder.

Overall, Black Ops 2 on the Wii U is easily recommendable. It proves that the Wii U can handle a modern top-tier shooter with ease, and is easily one of the best titles in the launch lineup. Unless you're buying a Wii U for the kiddies this year, you'll want to add Black Ops 2 to your new console's bundle.

The Wii U version isn't that much different than it is on other consoles, which makes it one of the better games in the Wii U launch lineup.

Overall, LEGO The Lord of the Rings is easily recommendable to anyone who's enjoyed LEGO games in the past or who has a love of The Lord of the Rings trilogy. It does such a good job of creating a LEGO version of The Lord of the Rings, that I can only hope that a LEGO The Hobbit is in the works to accompany the new film trilogy.

After spending time with Guardians of Middle-earth I can see why MOBAs on PC have a dedicated following, while at the same time I'm surprised that it took so long for a serious, full-fledged MOBA to appear on consoles. The game is a blast to play and it makes such great use of the The Lord of the Rings license that it's inspired me to want to watch the movies again for the nth time.

The game deserves a look if you can look past the framerate issues.

If you are a new Wii U owner, make sure you play New Super Mario Bros. U, Skylanders: Giants or any of the other big name games hitting this holiday season. But once those have come and gone, keep your eyes open and trained on the bargain bin. If you see Transformers Prime: The Video Game in there, it's one afternoon of fun might just be worth it as you wait for the next big release.

An average game that won't hold your attention for too long in a genre in which there are plenty of better options available.

Episode 5 isn't the strongest in the series, but taken together the five episodes make for a unique and engrossing game.

Still haven't played it? Well you should now! Okami has now arrived in HD on PS3!

Need for Speed: Most Wanted has every right to be on your most wanted wish list this Christmas.

Call of Duty: Black Ops II is the best shooter of 2012, and also one of the best games overall.

Zone of the Enders HD collection features high-speed robot action with a great overall story - oh, and it has another Metal Gear demo too!

A truly complete gaming package. The multiplayer game is excellent, the expanded Zombies mode is an enjoyable and very welcome addition, and the single player campaign is a fun ride that will have you yelling "Josephina!" at random times for weeks to come. About the only miss is the addition of the Strike Force missions, but they don't drag down the overall experience with them.